Independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover.

On Jun 24, 2002, the House voted 377–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 3971). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 199–0, Democrats 177–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result: Passed
Yes: 377
No: 0
Did not vote: 66
Date: Jun 24, 2002

By party

Republicans199 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats177 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 3971: To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Independent investigation of Forest Service…: House Vote, Jun 24, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-757/independent-investigation-of-forest-service-firefighter-deaths-that-ar (accessed 2026-10-17).